.Chelsea Football Club (pronounced /ˈtʃɛlsiː/) are an English professional football club based in West London.^An English football club based in West London, Chelsea F.C. is one of the elite teams in the English Premier League.

.Chelsea won several cup competitions during the 1960s and 1970s, but after that did not win another major title until 1997. The past decade has been the most successful period in Chelsea’s history, capped by winning consecutive Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006, and reaching their first UEFA Champions League final in 2008.^"I know Chelsea have tried for many years to win the Champions League.

.Chelsea's home is the 41,841 capacity[1]Stamford Bridge football stadium in Fulham, West London, where they have played since their establishment.^Their home is the 42,360 capacity Stamford Bridge football stadium in Fulham, West London, where they have played since foundation.

.The club crest has been changed several times in attempts to modernize or re-brand; the current crest, featuring a ceremonial lion holding a staff, is a modified version of one first adopted in the 1950s.^Their traditional crest is a ceremonial blue lion holding a staff; a modified version of this was adopted in 2005.

[5].Their average home gate for the 2008–09 season was 41,464, the fifth highest in the Premier League.^Their average home gate for the 2008вЂ“09 season was 41,464, the sixth highest in the Premier League.

History

.Chelsea were founded on 10 March 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher's Hook)[7], opposite the present-day main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road, and were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards.^Hook), opposite the present-day main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road, and were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards.

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^Chelsea F.C. was founded on March 14, 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher's Hook), opposite today's main entrance to the ground on the Fulham Road, and were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards.

^History of Chelsea: Chelsea were founded on March 14, 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher’s .

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.The club's early years saw little success; the closest they came to winning a major trophy was reaching the FA Cup final in 1915, where they lost to Sheffield United.^United had little trouble over the weekend in the FA Cup, winning 3-0 against Southampton.

^The club began with established players recruited from other teams and promotion to the top flight was swift, but their early years saw little success, save for an FA Cup final in 1915, where they lost to Sheffield United.

^The club’s early years saw little success; the closest they came to winning a major trophy was reaching the FA Cup final in 1915, where they lost to Sheffield United.

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.Chelsea gained a reputation for signing big-name players[8] and for being entertainers, but made little impact on the English game in the inter-war years.^Chelsea gained a reputation for signing star players and for being entertainers, but made little impact on the English game in the inter-war years.

.Former Arsenal and England centre-forward Ted Drake became manager in 1952 and proceeded to modernise the club.^Manager of club The Ted Drake became manager in 1952 and proceeded to modernize the club.

.He removed the club's Chelsea pensioner crest, improved the youth set-up and training regime, rebuilt the side, and led Chelsea to their first major trophy success – the League championship – in 1954–55.^Chelsea's first crest.

.The following season saw UEFA create the European Champions' Cup, but after objections from The Football League and the FA Chelsea were persuaded to withdraw from the competition before it started.^Tags: English Football League , english premier league , FA Cup .

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.They were on course for a treble of League, FA Cup and League Cup going into the final stages of the 1964–65 season, winning the League Cup but faltering late on in the other two.^They were on course for a treble of League, FA Cup and League Cup going into the final stages of the 1964–65 season, winning the League Cup but faltering late on in the other two.

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^The club was on course for a treble of League, FA Cup and League Cup which was in their final stages in year 1964 to 65 season.

.Chelsea took their first European honour, a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup triumph, the following year, with another replayed win, this time over Real Madrid in Athens.^In the following season, they clinched the European Cup Winners' Cup with a replay victory over Real Madrid.

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.An ambitious redevelopment of Stamford Bridge threatened the financial stability of the club,[11] star players were sold and the team were relegated.^An ambitious redevelopment of Stamford Bridge threatened the financial stability of the club, star players were sold and the team were relegated.

.Further problems were caused by a notorious hooligan element among the support, which was to plague the club throughout the decade.^Further problems were caused by a notorious hooligan element among the support, which was to plague the club throughout the decade.

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^Further troubles were caused by a fearsome reputation for violence amongst a section of the supporters (the boundary between passion and hooliganism being dangerously narrow in those days) and the club started to fall apart both on and off the field.

^Further problems were caused by a fearsome reputation for violence amongst a section of the supporters (the boundary between passion and hooliganism being dangerously narrow in those days) and the club started to fall apart both on and off the field.

[12].In 1982 Chelsea were, at the nadir of their fortunes, acquired by Ken Bates for the nominal sum of £1, although by now the Stamford Bridge freehold had been sold to property developers, meaning the club faced losing their home.^Chelsea beat Newcastle 5-0 at home in Stamford Bridge.

^Chelsea were, at the nadir of their fortunes, acquired by Ken Bates for the nominal sum of 1, although by now the Stamford Bridge freehold had been sold to property developers, meaning the club faced losing their home.

^Chelsea were, at the nadir of their fortunes, acquired by Ken Bates for the nominal sum of £1, although by now the Stamford Bridge freehold had been sold to property developers, meaning the club faced losing their home.

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[13].On the pitch, the team had fared little better, coming close to relegation to the Third Division for the first time, but in 1983 manager John Neal put together an impressive new team for minimal outlay.^But in the summer of 1983 manager John Neal put together an impressive new team for less than £500,000.

.Chelsea won the Second Division title in 1983–84 and established themselves in the top division, before being relegated again in 1988. The club bounced back immediately by winning the Second Division championship in 1988–89.^The club bounced back immediately by winning the Second Division championship in 1988–89.

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^The club bounced back immediately by winning the Second Division championship in 198889.

.After a long-running legal battle, Bates reunited the stadium freehold with the club in 1992 by doing a deal with the banks of the property developers, who had been bankrupted by a market crash.^Legal battle in 90s After a long-running legal battle, Bates reunited the stadium freehold with the club in 1992 by doing a deal with the banks of the property developers, who had been bankrupted by a market crash.

.It was not until the appointment of former European Footballer of the YearRuud Gullit as player-manager in 1996 that their fortunes changed.^Club's Remarkable Victories Former European Footballer; Year Ruud Gullit, was appointed as player-manager in 1996 and thus fortunes for the said club were totally changed.

^Gullit became player–manager and added several top-class international players to the side, particularly Gianfranco Zola, as the club won the FA Cup and established itself as one of England's top sides again, earning a reputation for playing Sexy Football .

.In June 2003, Bates sold Chelsea to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich for £140 million, completing what was then the biggest-ever sale of an English football club.^Toggle this category Chelsea Football Club .

[3].Over £100 million was spent on new players, but Ranieri was unable to deliver any trophies, so he was replaced by Portuguese coach José Mourinho.^Over £100 million was spent on new players, but Ranieri was unable to deliver any trophies, so he was replaced by successful Portuguese coach José Mourinho, who had just guided FC Porto to victory in the UEFA Champions League .

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^Over 100 million was spent on new players, but Ranieri was unable to deliver any trophies, so he was replaced by successful Portuguese coach Jos Mourinho, who had just guided FC Porto to victory in the UEFA Champions League.

.Under Mourinho, Chelsea became the fifth English team to win back-to-back league championships since the Second World War (2004–05 and 2005–06),[15] in addition to winning an FA Cup (2007) and two League Cups (2005 and 2007).^Mourinho’s Chelsea certainly became the team to beat around this time.

.Scolari spent only seven months in the job before being dismissed after a string of poor results.^It was in fact previous boss Claudio Ranieri, who bought the young Czech goalkeeper from Rennes, just three months before he left the job.

Stamford Bridge

.Chelsea have only ever had one home ground, Stamford Bridge, where they have played since foundation.^Their home is the 42,360 capacity Stamford Bridge football stadium in Fulham, West London, where they have played since foundation.

^Stamford Bridge: Chelsea have only ever had one home ground, Stamford Bridge, where they have played since foundation.

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.It was officially opened on 28 April 1877. For the first 28 years of its existence it was used almost exclusively by the London Athletics Club as an arena for athletics meetings and not at all for football.^For the first 28 years of its existence it was used almost exclusively by the London Athletic Club as an arena for athletics meetings and not at all for football.

.In 1904 the ground was acquired by businessman Gus Mears and his brother Joseph, who had previously acquired additional land (formerly a large market garden) with the aim of staging football matches on the now 12.5 acre (51,000 m²) site.^In 1904 the ownership of the ground changed hands when H A (Gus) Mears and his brother, J T Mears, obtained the deeds, having previously acquired additional land (formerly a large market garden) with the aim of establishing a football team there on the now 12.5 acre (51,000 m) site.

^In 1904 the ground was acquired by businessman Gus Mears and his brother, J T Mears, who had previously acquired additional land (formerly a large market garden) with the aim of staging football matches on the now 12.5 acre (51,000 m²) site.

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^In 1904 the ground was acquired by businessman Gus Mears and his brother, J T Mears, who had previously acquired additional land (formerly a large market garden ) with the aim of staging football matches on the now 12.5 acre (51,000 m²) site.

.Stamford Bridge was designed for the Mears family by the noted football architect Archibald Leitch.^Stamford Bridge was designed for the Mears family by the noted football architect Archibald Leitch .

.Most football clubs were founded first, and then sought grounds in which to play, but Chelsea were founded for Stamford Bridge.^By contrast and a historical quirk, Chelsea was founded for Stamford Bridge - a readymade club for the ground.

.Since there was already a football club named Fulham in the borough, the founders decided to adopt the name of the adjacent borough of Chelsea for the new club, having rejected names such as Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC and London FC.^Chelsea FC - News, transfer rumours and articles about Chelsea Football club .

^Since there was already a football club named Fulham in the borough, the founders decided to adopt the name of the adjacent borough of Chelsea for the new club, having rejected names such as Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC and London FC. [18] .

.Starting with an open bowl-like design and one covered terrace, Stamford Bridge had an original capacity of around 100,000.[23] The early 1930s saw the construction of a terrace on the southern part of the ground with a roof that covered around one fifth of the stand.^The early 1930’s saw the construction of a terrace on the southern part of the ground with a roof that covered around one fifth of the stand.

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^Stamford Bridge had an official capacity of around 100,000, making it the second largest...

.It eventually became known as the "Shed End", the home of Chelsea's most loyal and vocal supporters, particularly during the 1960s, 70s and 80s.^It eventually became known as the "Shed end", the home of Chelsea's most loyal and vocal supporters, and particularly came into its own during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

.The exact origins of the name are unclear, but the fact that the roof looked like a corrugated iron shed roof played a part.^The exact origins of the name are unclear, but the fact that the roof looked like a corrugated iron shed roof played a part.

View from the West Stand, Stamford Bridge during a Champions League game

.During the late 1960s and early 70s, the club's owners embarked on a modernisation of Stamford Bridge with plans for a 50,000 all-seater stadium.^The club plans to increase its capacity to over 50,000.

^During the late 1960s and early 70s, the club’s owners embarked on a modernisation of Stamford Bridge with plans for a 50,000 all-seater stadium.

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[23].Work began on the East Stand in the early 1970s but the project was beset with problems and the cost almost brought the club to its knees, culminating in the freehold being sold to property developers.^Work was begun on the East Stand in the early 1970s but the cost almost brought the club to its knees, which led to the sale of the freehold to property developers.

^Work began on the East Stand in the early 1970s but the cost almost brought the club to its knees, and the freehold was sold to property developers.

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.Following a long legal battle, it was not until the mid-1990s that Chelsea's future at the stadium was secured and renovation work resumed.^Following a long legal battle, it was not until the mid-1990s that Chelsea’s future at the stadium was secured and renovation work resumed.

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^He was asked by Chelsea security staff to wait until the stadium had emptied.

[23] The north, west and southern parts of the ground were converted into all-seater stands and moved closer to the pitch, a process completed by 2001.

.When Stamford Bridge was redeveloped in the Ken Bates era many additional features were added to the complex including two hotels, apartments, bars, restaurants, the Chelsea Megastore, and an interactive visitor attraction called Chelsea World of Sport.^Chelsea was acquired by Ken Bates.

^An ambitious redevelopment of Stamford Bridge threatened the financial stability of the club, star players were sold and the team were relegated.

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.The intention was that these facilities would provide extra revenue to support the football side of the business, but they were less successful than hoped and before the Abramovich takeover in 2003 the debt taken on to finance them was a major burden on the club.^In 2003, the club were bought by Russian oil tycoon Roman Abramovich .

^The club’s early years saw little success; the closest they came to winning a major trophy was reaching the FA Cup final in 1915, where they lost to Sheffield United.

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^But in July 2003, Chelsea was suddenly acquired from Ken Bates by Roman Abramovich, a previously unknown Russian billionaire who was far and away the richest person ever to acquire a British football club.

.However, the stadium is sometimes still referred to as part of "Chelsea Village" or "The Village".^Chelsea Village Official site of the holding company for the club, with corporate news, a tour of the stadium and job vacancies.

.The Stamford Bridge pitch, the freehold, the turnstiles and Chelsea's naming rights are now owned by Chelsea Pitch Owners, a non-profit organisation in which fans are the shareholders.^The Stamford Bridge pitch, the freehold, the turnstiles and Chelsea’s naming rights are now owned by Chelsea Pitch Owners, a non-profit organisation in which fans are the shareholders.

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.The club plans to increase its capacity to over 50,000. Owing to its location in a built-up part of London on a main road and next to two railway lines, fans can only enter the stadium through the Fulham Road entrances, which places severe constraints on expansion due to health and safety regulations.^Owing to its location in a built-up part of London on a main road and next to two railway lines, fans can only enter the stadium through the Fulham Road entrance, which places severe constraints on expansion due to health and safety regulations.

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.Chelsea's training ground is located in Cobham, Surrey.^Cech Could Be Out for a Month With Calf Injury Chelsea's goalkeeper Petr Cech is undergoing a scan at the club's training ground in Cobham, with fears growing that he may have to half surgery on a calf muscle injury which could keep him out of action for up to a month.

Crest

.Since the club's foundation, Chelsea have had four main crests, though all underwent minor variations.^Since the club’s foundation, Chelsea have had four main crests, though all underwent minor variations.

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^He has returned to favour, though, and been a near-regular in the side since September, and scored his second Chelsea F.C. goal in the 4-0 home win to Real Betis in the Champions League.

.In 1905, Chelsea adopted as their first crest the image of a Chelsea pensioner, which obviously contributed to the "pensioner" nickname, and remained for the next half-century, though it never appeared on the shirts.^Chelsea FC 1905 shirt.

^In 1905, Chelsea adopted as its first crest the image of a Chelsea pensioner, which obviously contributed to the pensioner nickname, and remained for the next half-century, though it never appeared on the shirts.

.As part of Ted Drake's modernisation of the club from 1952 onwards, he insisted that the pensioner badge be removed from the match day programme in order to change the club's image and that a new crest be adopted.^As part of Ted Drake 's modernisation of the club from 1952 onwards, he insisted that the pensioner badge be removed from the match day programme in order to change the club's image and that a new crest be adopted.

^As part of Ted Drake ’s modernisation of the club from 1952 onwards, he insisted that the pensioner badge be removed from the match day programme in order to change the club’s image and that a new crest be adopted.

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^As part of new manager Ted Drake's modernisation of the club from 1952, he insisted that the pensioner badge be removed from the match day programme in order to change the club's image and that a new crest be adopted.

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.In 1953, Chelsea's crest was changed to an upright blue lion looking backwards and holding a staff, which was to endure for the next three decades.^In 1953, Chelsea's crest was changed to an upright blue lion looking backwards and holding a staff , which was to endure for the next three decades.

^In 1953, Chelsea’s crest was changed to an upright blue lion looking backwards and holding a staff, which was to endure for the next three decades.

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.This crest was based on elements in the coat of arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea[33] with the "lion rampant regardant" taken from the arms of then club president Viscount Chelsea and the staff from the Abbots of Westminster, former Lords of the Manor of Chelsea.^The crest was based on elements in the coat of arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea (discussed and illustrated on this website) with the "lion rampant regardant" taken from the arms of then club president Viscount Chelsea and the staff from the Abbots of Westminster , former Lords of the Manor of Chelsea.

^This crest was based on elements in the coat of arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea [24] with the "lion rampant regardant" taken from the arms of then club president Viscount Chelsea and the staff from the Abbots of Westminster , former Lords of the Manor of Chelsea.

.This was the first club badge to appear on shirts, since the policy of putting the crest on the shirts was only adopted in the early 1960s.^This was also the first club badge to appear on shirts, since the policy of putting the crest on the shirts was only adopted in the early 1960s.

^This was the first club badge to appear on shirts, since the policy of putting the crest on the shirts was only adopted in the early 1960s.

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^As part of Ted Drake ’s modernisation of the club from 1952 onwards, he insisted that the pensioner badge be removed from the match day programme in order to change the club’s image and that a new crest be adopted.

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.In 1986, with Ken Bates now owner of the club, Chelsea's crest was changed again as part of another attempt to modernise and to capitalise on new marketing opportunities.^Chelsea Rumours News and rumours surrounding the club.

^In 1986, with new owners now at the club, Chelsea's crest was changed again as part of another attempt to modernise and to capitalise on new marketing opportunities, because new Chairman Ken Bates was advised he had not acquired any copyright in the existing crest.

[32].The new badge featured a more naturalistic non-heraldic lion, yellow and not blue, standing over the C.F.C. initials.^The new badge featured a more naturalistic non-heraldic lion, yellow and not blue, standing over the C.F.C. initials.

.With new ownership, and the club's centenary approaching, combined with demands from fans for the club's traditional badge to be restored, it was decided that the crest should be changed again in 2004. The new crest was officially adopted for the start of the 2005–06 season and marks a return to the older design of the blue heraldic lion holding a staff.^Their traditional crest is a ceremonial blue lion holding a staff; a modified version of this was adopted in 2005.

Colours

Chelsea's first home colours, used from 1905 until c.1912.

.Chelsea have always worn blue shirts, although they initially adopted a lighter shade than the current version, and unlike today wore white shorts and dark blue socks.^The Chelsea’s traditional kit colours are royal blue shirts and shorts with white socks.

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^Chelsea have always worn blue shirts, although they initially adopted a lighter shade than the current version, and unlike today wore white shorts and dark blue socks.

.The light blue shirts were short-lived, however, and replaced by a royal blue version in around 1912.[34] When Tommy Docherty became manager in the early 1960s he changed the kit again, adding blue shorts (which have remained ever since) and white socks, believing it made the club's colours more distinctive, since no other major side used that combination; this kit was first worn during the 1964–65 season.^The light blue shirts were short-lived, however, and replaced by a royal blue version in around 1912.

.Chelsea's traditional away colours are all yellow or all white with blue trim, but, as with most teams, they have had some more unusual ones.^Chelsea's traditional away colours are all yellow or all white with blue trim but, as with most teams, they have had some more unusual ones.

^We have also teamed up with a reputable ticket agency so that we are able to ensure that blues fans through-out the world can remain “ Care Free ” and are able to easily purchase Chelsea tickets to watch their favourite team in action in all competitions and friendly matches.

.The first away strip consisted of black and white stripes and for one game in the 1960s the team wore Inter Milan-style blue and black stripes, again at Docherty's behest.^The first away strip consisted of black and white stripes and for one game in the 1960s the team wore Inter Milan-style blue and black stripes, again at Docherty's behest.

[36].Other memorable away kits include a mint green strip in the 1980s, a red and white checked one in the early 90s and a graphite and tangerine edition in the mid-1990s.^Other memorable away kits include a mint green strip in the 1980s, a red and white checked one in the early 90s and a graphite and tangerine addition in the mid-1990s, which is widely seen by fans as one of the worst ever.

.Chelsea's kit is currently manufactured by Adidas, which is contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2011. Previously, the kit was manufactured by Umbro (1968-81), Le Coq Sportif (1981-86), The Chelsea Collection (1986-87) and Umbro again (1987-2006).^Chelsea's kit is currently manufactured by Adidas, which is contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2011.

^In 1905, Chelsea adopted as its first crest the image of a Chelsea pensioner, which obviously contributed to the pensioner nickname, and remained for the next half-century, though it never appeared on the shirts.

.Following that, the club were sponsored by Grange Farms, Bai Lin tea and Italian company Simod before a long-term deal was signed with computer manufacturer Commodore International in 1989; Amiga, an off-shoot of Commodore, also appeared on the shirts.^Following that, the club were sponsored by Grange Farms , Bai Lin tea and Italian company Simod before a long-term deal was signed with computer manufacturer Commodore International in 1989; Amiga , an off-shoot of Commodore, also appeared on the shirts.

^Following that, the club were sponsored by Grange Farms, Bai Lin tea and Italian company Simod before a long-term deal was signed with computer manufacturer Commodore International in 1989 ( Amiga, an off-shoot of Commodore, also appeared on the shirts).

Hello!" and the celebratory ."Celery", with the latter often resulting in fans ritually throwing celery.^In addition to the standard football chants, Chelsea fans sing songs like Carefree , "We all follow the Chelsea" (to the tune of Land of Hope and Glory), "Ten Men Went to Mow" and the celebratory "Celery", with the latter often resulting in fans ritually throwing celery .

.Chelsea do not have a traditional rivalry on the scale of the Merseyside derby or the North London derby; their West London derby with Fulham has not been as prominent over the years, with the two clubs often spending time in separate divisions.^Como ya existía el club Fulham , los fundadores decidieron adoptar el nombre del adyacente Distrito de Chelsea para el nuevo club, habiendo rechazado nombres como Kensington FC , Stamford Bridge FC y London FC .

.During the 1970s and 1980s in particular, Chelsea supporters were long associated with football hooliganism.^During the 1970s and 1980s in particular, Chelsea supporters were long associated with football hooliganism .

.The club's "football firm", originally the Chelsea Shed Boys, now known as the Chelsea Headhunters, were nationally notorious for violent acts against hooligans from other teams, such as West Ham United's Inter City Firm and Millwall's Bushwackers, both during and after matches.^The club's " football firm ", known as the Chelsea Headhunters , became nationally notorious for violent acts against hooligans from other teams, such as West Ham United 's Inter City Firm and Millwall 's Bushwhackers, both during and after matches.

[43] The increase in hooliganism in the 1980s led chairman Ken Bates to propose erecting an electric fence to deter them from invading the pitch; the proposal was rejected by the GLC.[44].Since the 1990s there has been a marked decline in crowd trouble at matches, as a result of stricter policing, CCTV in grounds and the advent of all-seater stadia.^The stadium has a 42,000 all-seater capacity, but the club has plans to expand the stadium to a 50,000 capacity in the near future, and have re-iterated their desire to stay at the ground.

Records

Of Chelsea's current players, Frank Lampard has made the most appearances and scored the most goals.

.Chelsea's highest appearance-maker is ex-captain Ron Harris, who played in 795 first-class games for the club between 1961 and 1980.[46] This record is unlikely to be broken in the near future; Chelsea's current highest appearance-maker is Frank Lampard with 460.[47] The record for a Chelsea goalkeeper is held by Harris's contemporary, Peter Bonetti, who made 729 appearances (1959–79).^The record for a Chelsea goalkeeper is held by Harris' contemporary, Peter Bonetti , who made 729 appearances (1959-79).

.With 116 caps (74 while at the club), Marcel Desailly of France is Chelsea's most capped international player.^With 116 caps (67 while at the club), Marcel Desailly of France is Chelsea's most capped international player.

.With 193 goals, Dixon is the only player in the club's recent history to have come close to matching Tambling's record.^Six other players have also scored over 100 goals for Chelsea: George Hilsdon (1906-12), George Mills (1929-39), Roy Bentley (1948-56), Jimmy Greaves (1957-61), Peter Osgood (1964-74 & 1978-79), and Kerry Dixon (1983-92), who is the only player in the club's recent history to have come close to matching Tambling's record, with 193 goals.

^Within the Premier League, Chelsea Football Club hold the record for the highest points total for a season, at 95, the fewest goals conceded during a season, at 15, the most victories in a season, at 29, and the longest streak of unbeaten home matches, at 75.

.Officially, Chelsea's highest home attendance is 82,905 for a First Division match against Arsenal on 12 October 1935. However, an estimated crowd of over 100,000 attended a friendly match against Soviet team Dynamo Moscow on 13 November 1945.[48] The modernisation of Stamford Bridge during the 1990s and the introduction of all-seater stands mean that neither record will be broken for the foreseeable future.^Officially, Chelsea's highest home attendance is 82,905 for a First Division match against Arsenal on 12 October 1935 .

.They hold the record for the highest ever points total for a league season (95), the fewest goals conceded during a league season (15), the highest number of Premier League victories in a season (29), the highest number of clean sheets overall in a Premier League season (25) (all set during the 2004–05 season),[49] and the most consecutive clean sheets from the start of a league season (6).^Premier League » 29 Aug 09 .

^They hold the record for the highest points total for a league season (95), the fewest goals conceded during a league season (15), the most consecutive clean sheet s during a league season (10), the highest number of Premier League victories in a season (29), the highest number of clean sheets overall in a Premier League season (25) (all set during the 2004-05 season), [14] and the most consecutive clean sheets from the start of a league season (6) ( 2005-06 ).

^Within the Premier League, Chelsea Football Club hold the record for the highest points total for a season, at 95, the fewest goals conceded during a season, at 15, the most victories in a season, at 29, and the longest streak of unbeaten home matches, at 75.

[51].Chelsea hold the record for the longest streak of unbeaten matches at home in the English top-flight, which lasted 86 matches from 20 March 2004 to 26 October 2008. They secured the record on 12 August 2007, beating the previous record of 63 matches unbeaten set by Liverpool between 1978 and 1980.[52][53] Chelsea's streak of eleven consecutive away league wins, set between 5 April 2008 and 6 December 2008, is also a record for the English top flight.^Last updated at 11:52 PM on 17th December 2008 .

[55].Chelsea were the first English side to travel by aeroplane to a domestic away match, when they visited Newcastle United on 19 April 1957,[56] and the first First Division side to play a match on a Sunday, when they faced Stoke City on 27 January 1974. On 26 December 1999, Chelsea became the first British side to field an entirely foreign starting line-up (no British or Irish players) in a Premier League match against Southampton.^Premier League Sunday, 20th December 2009 West Ham United 1 Chelsea 1 by Gordon Thrower .

[58].After the conclusion of the 2007/08 season, Chelsea became the highest ranked club under UEFA's five-year coefficient system used in the seeding of European club competitions in the following season, the first English club to do so in the 21st century.^Chelsea Kit: Season 2007/2008 .

^You probably know Chelsea as home to one of the worlds top football clubs.

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[60].One-time Chelsea centre forward, Jack Cock, who by then was playing for Millwall, was the star of the film and several scenes were shot at Stamford Bridge, including the pitch, the boardroom, and the dressing rooms.^Manchester United, who have played a game more than the leaders, remained one point off the pace after a 3-0 win over Burnley at Old Trafford.

[61].Owing to the notoriety of the Chelsea Headhunters, a football firm associated with the club, Chelsea have also featured in films about football hooliganism, most recently The Football Factory.^Owing to the notoriety of the Chelsea Headhunters, a football firm associated with the club, Chelsea have also featured in films about football hooliganism, most recently The Football Factory.

.Up until the 1950s, the club had a long-running association with the music halls, with their underachievement often providing material for comedians such as George Robey.^Up until the 1950s, the club had a long-running association with the music hall s, with their underachievement often providing material for comedians such as George Robey .

[64].It culminated in comedian Norman Long's release of a comic song in 1933, ironically titled "On the Day That Chelsea Went and Won the Cup", the lyrics of which describe a series of bizarre and improbable occurrences on the hypothetical day when Chelsea finally won a trophy.^It culminated in comedian Norman Long's release of a comic song in 1933, ironically titled "On The Day That Chelsea Went and Won The Cup", the lyrics of which described a series of bizarre and improbable occurrences on the hypothetical day when Chelsea finally won a trophy.

.The song "Blue is the Colour" was released as a single in the build-up to the 1972 League Cup Final, with all members of Chelsea's first team squad singing; it reached number five in the UK Singles Chart.^The song " Blue is the Colour " was released as a single in the build-up to the 1972 League Cup final, with all members of Chelsea's first team squad singing; it reached number five in the UK Singles Chart .

[65].The song was later adapted to "White is the Colour" and adopted as an anthem by the Vancouver Whitecaps in Canada.^The song was later adapted to "White is the Colour" and adopted as an anthem by the Vancouver Whitecaps .

[66].In the build-up to the 1997 FA Cup final, the song "Blue Day", performed by Suggs and members of the Chelsea squad, reached number 22 in the UK charts.^The song " Blue is the Colour " was released as a single in the build-up to the 1972 League Cup final, with all members of Chelsea's first team squad singing; it reached number five in the UK Singles Chart .

[67].Bryan Adams, a fan of Chelsea, dedicated the song "We're Gonna Win" from the album18 Til I Die to the club.^Bryan Adams , a fan of Chelsea, dedicated the song "We're Gonna Win" from the album 18 Til I Die to the club.